TV tonight: the terrifying prequel series to Stephen King’s It

<p>Prepare for the horrific origin story of evil clown Pennywise in 60s America. Plus: an alarming exposé of Britain’s underfunded prisons. Here’s what to watch this evening</p><p><strong>9pm, Sky Atlantic</strong><br>
“Do you think somebody could kidnap a kid and keep him underground … in the sewers?” For those of us who have been far too terrified of Stephen King’s Pennywise to ever watch the It franchise, this origin prequel series is best watched through fingers (or with eyes closed throughout). Developed by the team behind the more recent films, the supernatural horror is set in 60s America, following the events of a small town with missing locals, plucky kids, gruesome goings-on and suspicious new residents. Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the evil clown, but it’s not just him doing the petrifying. You won’t want to turn your lamp on tonight …<em> Hollie Richardson</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/27/tv-tonight-the-terrifying-prequel-series-to-stephen-kings-it">Continue reading...</a>